Originally Posted by
ChanceEncounter
I'm curious what qualifies as "mid-tier" because end of LOCH GJ is just below great tier.
He should come out ahead. MRB largely beat featless people who are only known by reputation, which is never reliable in JY's works. The Yellow-Browed Monk was described as a topflight master, but so are a lot of figures who end up being relatively unimpressive. I don't believe it's ever insinuated he was near the pinnacle of Wulin, like the Great level figures are.
Also, we can't really forget that there's a big developmental difference between a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old. If the techniques are even remotely level, I give the advantage to the older kid.